Tag: Usb Memory Sticks

Usb Memory Sticks Can Help Improve Education Levels

USBtrader asked:

The USB memory stick has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years and many important changes have also been seen during this period. Whilst the design of USB flash drives has not altered much, the capacity and functionality is constantly increasing! In the early days around the year 2000 it was difficult to acquire a USB flash drive with a capacity greater than 128MB.

Fast forward to 2008 and times have changed and it is not uncommon to find 16GB capacities capable of holding thousands of music tracks (the 128MB versions could only hold around 4 albums). In general portable memory products have become increasingly inexpensive making them accessible to most of the population. This has led to some important developments:

“The prime minister has announced a huge £36 billion investment in schools over the next 4 years to create the “most educated nation in the world”.

IT systems are to be removed and this will allow movement in new directions for ICT in schools. The use of new flexible technologies like removable USB Flash drives will benefit many students. USB memory sticks are small and lightweight making them easy to transport. In recent times memory chips have become cheaper to manufacture so students can now benefit from large memory capacities at great prices – this is helping to make USB flash drives an integral tool for learning.

Many schools have been quick to report the benefits of portable USB flash drives, particularly in helping students to move schoolwork from the classroom to the home PC and back.

The majority of USB memory sticks can be password protected, personalized or have unique serial numbers belonging to the school or person. This can be taken a step further in other areas of the public sector; the police for example may choose to use devices which can only be accessed by the owners fingerprint using biometric software. This is especially important for protecting sensitive information as highlighted by recent news stories.

In addition to the standard style of USB flash drives there are now many new and innovative models. A good example of this is the Credit Card USB – it is only 1.9mm thick, waterproof, shockproof and virtually indestructible – and it will fit easily into your wallet!! Other innovative uses can be found in many areas of business. The promotional incentives market is actively encouraging the use of USB memory sticks i.e. the USB Flash Drive can be preloaded with data prior to it being given away. This allows useful information to be at the fingertips of the recipient. This could be in the form of a PDF, PowerPoint, Video, etc. This is the ideal way for companies to make sure that when a potential prospect leaves they have a permanent reminder of exactly what the company can offer. This could be in the form of a document, a price list etc.

Why Chose A Usb Memory Stick For Your Next Promotional Product?!

Steve Barnes asked:

 The USB Memory Stick Revolution!

Who can remember the days before USB memory sticks?? They were the days of ISDN, 3.5" floppy discs and the infancy of the internet!

In the last 7 or 8 years the USB memory stick has firmly planted its feet in the promotional product world as one of the best selling items. But why you may ask? There are a few things to remember:

Cheaper Memory

The first USB sold by my company Arcadia was an 8MB red USB. I remember it well because I sold it! An IT software client wanted some for a promotional product to co-inside with a new software product launch and I had to source some. At this time back around 2001, the cost for an 8MB memory stick was over the £10.00 mark! Now, due to the mass market nature of memory chip manufacturing, the prices are the lowest that the have ever been. Promotional USB memory sticks can easily be supplied up to 16GB and no doubt in the not too distant future will be supplied with even larger capacities.

Mobile Devices

The need to have information at your fingertips has increased dramatically in the last decade. Just think of how the basic mobile phone has developed and our desire and need for information mobility has increased with our daily expectations. The USB memory stick in the promotional market allows companies to produce corporate literature and save it quickly and easily to the USB stick. Specific presentations and information can be saved for each individual recipient quickly and easily.

Mobile Working

No longer are we chained to our desk if we need to work. Mobile broadband and laptops have ensured that we can work virtually anywhere. The USB stick allows us to transport files and information from the office to home to off-site meetings with no hassle.

The Green Issues

Promotional USB memory sticks are GREEN!

It is true – why print a brochure when you can save the data to a USB stick. A USB stick can carry recipient specific data, save on brochure print and mailing costs as well as carry your logo and message on the unit and the packaging for the recipient to look at an read time after time.

All USB sticks produced by Arcadia are RoHS, WEEE and REACH compliant. These government legislations prevent and hazardous substances being used in the production of the USBs, allows for the recycling of the units when the recipient no longer want them, and regulates the use of chemicals in the production of these goods.

The ability to automatically keep in touch

How would you like to be able to automatically update the content that is on the USB memory stick without having to get the unit back and re-load the information each time you change your company/product information. If this sounds good to you then you need the Sticky Drive!

The Sticky Drive allows you to remotely update the interface design, the video or other content seen inside the memory stick, and even change the documents that are loaded inside the drive.

You can receive tracking reports that deliver data on the frequency and types of use, including the number of times the drive is used, documents launched from the drive, and website click-through activity. The Sticky Drive is versatile: any content that is viewable on the Internet can be delivered through stickydrive. (Video, Slideshow, Flash presentation, animation, PowerPoint)

The functions available through stickydrive (music player, photo viewers, etc.) make this a valuable tool for the end user. Their entire experience remains branded, even when the drive is used for personal activities.

Regardless if you select a Sticky Drive or a standard promotional USB memory stick, you can be assured that this is a current hot selling item, will be used on a very regular basis and is a product that is here to stay in the promotional product marketplace no matter where you are in the world!

Usb Duplication Instead of CD or DVD Duplication

sam fergusson asked:

With CDs and DVDs the most commonly used format for duplication or replication, most people do not always think of USB and will tend to go for CD duplication, DVD duplication or even CD packaging and DVD packaging.

USB memory sticks are rapidly increasing in popularity and are not only useful as a means of transferring data between computers, but modern printing techniques allow them to carry your logo and message in addition to your presentation or any data you wish.

Long after your client has cleared the content and added his own your branding will still remain, which is absolutely great, especially since USB Flash drives have a high perceived value and are ideal gifts to valued clients. On top of that, because memory sticks are so useful, people do not usually throw them away like they could do for other promotional gifts and can be used for longer than for example pens.

From supply, to printing, packaging and more, companies offering a service where you can use USB as a support will most of the time be able to do everything. With all kind of USB products available on the market, you can get the logo of your company on it or any promotional message you want.

It is crucial to pack your product into an eye catching packaging solution, which is why USB memory sticks can be so great and even better than CD packaging or DVD packaging. Here, you can get your USB to look like pretty much anything you like.

With the technology available nowadays, it is very easy to have a USB memory stick branded as you wish and even made in the shape you want. Whether it is budget packaging for promotional gifts, retail packaging or luxury corporate gift boxes, you can have it all.

Obviously, using a CD or a DVD to duplicate content or anything is still widely used but other format like blu-ray discs and USB memory sticks are being used more and more now. Whether it is to replace CD packaging or DVD packaging or even CD or DVD duplication. With those new formats, you can usually put much more data then on a CD or a DVD. You can get up to 50GB on a blu-ray disc and up to 16GB on some USB drives which is just great. Obviously, USB memory sticks might not be used all the time and in some case, the old CD or DVD might be better as more people use them.